Agency/Program: Central Administration. Status : Exempt-Full Time. Hours Per Week: 35. Salary : $130,000 /year. Supervisor : President/Chief Executive Officer. Start Date: June 1, 2025. Benefits Package: Matched Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation, Sick days, Personal days, Paid National Holidays, and more. Schedule: Five days per week, 9AM to 5P. Equipment Operated: Computer/Laptop, Printer, Scanner, Phone, Adaptive Devices, etc. Work Environment: Hybrid preferred but will consider fully remote for qualified candidates not within the NYC area. About Barrier Free Living (BFL): Barrier Free Living (BFL) is a pioneering organization committed to supporting individuals with disabilities and those who are D/deaf in New York City, empower in them to lead dignified lives free from abuse and bias. Established in 1981, BFL provides comprehensive support through several key programs. Freedom House, launched in 2006, is a fully accessible emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence with disabilities and their families, offering private living spaces and services like counseling, support groups, advocacy, and safety planning. Since 1990, the award-winning Secret Garden program has provided community-based counseling, support groups, and safety planning for survivors of domestic violence with disabilities, with services available in English and Spanish, and interpreters upon request. Opened in 2015, BFL Apartments offer permanent, supportive housing consisting of 50 family units and 70 studio apartments that provide on-site counseling, skill-building workshops, and community events. Through these initiatives, BFL continues to be a leader in advocating for and assisting individuals with disabilities, particularly those affected by domestic violence, to achieve safety, independence, and a higher quality of life. Role Summary: The Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing all financial operations within the organization, ensuring the efficient use of resources and alignment with the organization’s mission. This role involves managing the financial planning, reporting, and compliance functions to ensure the organization’s fiscal health and sustainability. The Director of Finance will provide strategic financial leadership, working closely with the Executive Team and Board of Directors to drive informed decision-making and maintain financial integrity. In addition, the Director of Finance will supervise the accounting team, ensure compliance with grant requirements and funding restrictions, and develop financial strategies to support the growth of the organization’s programs. This position is integral in ensuring that financial management practices support the organization’s long-term goals and mission of ending domestic violence. The Director of Finance is a member of the Executive Team. Responsibilities: Monitors and maintains a system of controls to ensure effective internal controls that safeguard assets and ensure the reliability of financial statements. Identifies financial and contract reporting requirements to ensure the organization maintains compliance with funding, licensing and/or regulatory agencies. Provides oversight to finance team to ensure transactions are properly coded and classified in a timely manner to produce monthly financial statements. Ensures monthly account reconciliations are prepared timely and accurately. Prepares monthly financial statement packages for the organization as a whole, as well as individual entities and programs, including analysis of results to prior periods and against budgets. Prepares annual budgets for the organization as a whole, as well as individual entities and programs. Monitors organizational cash flow and prepares cash flow forecasts for the CEO and Board of Directors so investment decisions can be made. Develops a relationship with funding agencies and proactively follows up on outstanding billings, providing regular updates to the CEO and Board of Directors Presents results of organization as a whole, as well as individual entities and programs to the CEO on a monthly basis, and the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. Prepares budgets for inclusion in requests for proposal for new programs the organization is applying to start. Provide oversight to payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate compensation for employees and proper and timely recording into the accounting system. Manages company insurance policies, ensuring adequate coverage and compliance with regulations. Collaborates with senior and program managers to ensure sufficient data is provided on a timely basis for necessary decisions. Resolves accounting and financial issues. Manages the audit process for all external reporting needs, including independent audits completed by our CPA firm, audits completed by our funders, audits by our insurance companies, as well as any other audits that may arise. Provides oversight and development of the members of the accounting team. Participates in all scheduled Board meetings and Finance Committee meetings as needed. Performs additional duties as requested by the Executive Team, Finance Committee, or Board Treasurer. Qualification: BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree or CPA preferred). 8+ years of experience in financial management, preferably in the non-profit sector. Proven ability to problem solve independently, providing concise updates as to issues identified and potential solutions. Experience managing budgets, grants, and audits, particularly in the social services sector, is a plus. Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance, particularly with non-profit regulations a plus. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with strong analytical and problem- solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders. Proven ability to lead and manage a team, delegate tasks, and meet deadlines. Equal Opportunity Employer: BFL provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants, with employment-based solely upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic disposition or carrier status or any other protected characteristic as established by law. BFL honors reasonable accommodation per request. Applicants who are contacted by BFL. About BarrierFree Living: Barrier Free Living (BFL) began its ground-breaking work with people with disabilities in 1978 as a Federally-funded Research and Demonstration Project first known as “Project Outward Bound”. Since then, BFL has gone on to work with thousands of people with disabilities, has launched several successful award winning programs and has become a leader in working with survivors of domestic violence with disabilities. To learn more, please visit our website at www.bflnyc.org